Also called leno weave;. Also called gauze weave. a weave structure in which paired warp yarns are intertwined in a series of figure eights and filling yarn is passed through each of the interstices so formed, producing a firm, open mesh.
any fabric in this weave.
(in textiles) a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns
a fabric of this weave
1850–55; perhaps Anglicized variant of French linon lawn, derivative of lin linen (< Latin līnum flax)
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Measure the circumference of your net frame, and see that you get sufficient leno to make a good full net.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
On their return to the skiff, the presiding matron, while Miss Du Plessis rowed, unfolded a long piece of yellow leno she had picked up in one of the rooms.
From Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life by Campbell, John
Madame, I am pleased to see that you wear leno.
From Lazarre by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
A net of gauze or leno, is attached.
The material usually employed in making the 'bag' is called leno.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
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